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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Cheilinus Trilobatus

Cheilinus trilobatus Lacepède, 1801
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.9
Depth
1–30 m
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
reef

📖 Overview

Cheilinus Trilobatus (Cheilinus trilobatus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Labridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in reef-associated environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 45 cm. It occurs at depths between 1 and 30 metres. With a trophic level of 3.9, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Cheilinus trilobatus
Authority
Lacepède, 1801
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
45 cm
Depth Range
1–30 m
Latitude
28°S – 30°N
Trophic Level
3.9
Resilience
Medium
Vulnerability
38.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Cheilinus Trilobatus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Cheilinus Trilobatus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌿 Brackish 🪸 Reef Associated
Trophic Level
3.9±0.2
🧍 Solitary
Food Items

shelled benthic invertebrates such as mollusks and crustaceans, but occasionally take fishes (Ref

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.02239 × L2.95 (TL)
Max TL
45cm
Dorsal Spines
9
Dorsal Rays
10
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
8

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2009

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Medium
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
38.00/100
Moderate vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.9
Predator
Body Shape
Short and / or deep
Climate Zone
Tropical
Latitude Range
30°N – 28°S
Described By
Lacepède, 1801

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 33 records indexed .

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